Nose reshaping surgery (rhinoplasty) In Glasgow

Are you unhappy with the size and shape of your nose? At Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital our leading plastic surgeons specialise in nose reshaping surgery and can provide you with a treatment plan which is individually tailored to you.
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The price displayed for your initial consultation is a guideline only as Consultant fees vary according to their own individual fee schedules. The price displayed above however for pre-assessment, main treatment and post-discharge care is guaranteed and inclusive of all costs.

At Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, our experienced cometic surgeons can provide you with the attention you need and deserve for your nose reshaping treatment. Our cosmetics experts have built an exceptional record in Scotland for their exemplary patient outcomes and as a result, have earned a well respected reputation around Glasgow and surrounding towns for their work.

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital is conveniently situated in Glasgow West End, a popular area in close proximity to Glasgow's city centre. Our spacious hospital grounds allow us to provide plenty of free parking and our central location means that our hospital is easily accessible by a number of local public transport links.

If your thinking about having nose reshaping surgery then you are welcome to attend one of our free cosmetic surgery open events in Glasgow. Here you will have the opportunity to meet with one of our specialist consultants, ask any fundamental questions and find out if rhinoplasty is right for you?

How to book a consultation at Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital?

If you are considering rhinoplasty and want to talk through your treatment options with an expert, you will need to book an initial consultation with one of our cosmetic surgeons in Glasgow.

To book, simply call our dedicated enquiry team on 01413 349 441. Alternatively, if you fill in a contact form above, we will get back to you at a more suitable time.

Reasons you might consider rhinoplasty, (commonly referred to as a 'nose job')

Cosmetic - you may not like the shape or size of your nose and this may be having a negative impact on your self-confidence

Medical - you might have suffered an injury to your nose causing it to be broken or appear crooked. Or you may have nasal blockage causing permanent breathing problems. Rhinoplasty is considered as reconstructive surgery if there are medical reasons for the procedure.

What happens during nose reshaping surgery?

A rhinoplasty is usually performed under general anaesthetic

The length of the procedure and the technique used will depend on how much your nose will change

Your surgeon in Glasgow will refine the tip of your nose by removing some of the cartilage

If you have a hump (dorsum) on your nose it can be shaved down

Your surgeon can also straighten and narrow your nasal bones by breaking and then setting them

Your surgeon may need to rebuild part of your nose

The operation can be performed from inside the nostrils (closed rhinoplasty) or your surgeon will make a small cut in the area between your nostrils to expose the underlying area (open rhinoplasty)

Be sure and discuss what method will be used with your surgeon

You may need to spend one to two nights in hospital

You may have a splint held over your nose by tape and your nose may be packed

If your nose is packed you will need to breathe through your mouth until the packing is removed the morning after your surgery

To control swelling and bruising you may be given ice packs

You will be given pain relief medication.

Going home after your rhinoplasty surgery

You may experience bruising, swelling or numbness

Icing the area will help ease swelling and bruising

You will need to be off work and stay way from groups of people for at least 2 weeks to avoid catching cold

Strenuous activity should be avoided for between 4 - 6 weeks

You will need to rest in an upright position for the first few days and avoid bending down

The splint will be removed after 7 -10 days

Although you will see immediate improvement following your rhinoplasty, your appearance will continue to improve over the next 6 - 12 months

You will need to have a discussion with your surgeon before engaging in any strenuous impact/contact sports.

Every patient heals at a different rate after nose reshaping surgery, but the below can be used as a guide:

Day 1-3

Might be some blood coloured watery fluid coming from your nose

You might feel a bit down and will feel like you have a heavy cold. Do not blow your nose

May have slight nose bleeds.

Day 4-7

Should begin to feel a lot brighter. Bruising and Swelling beginning to go down now

If you were contact lenses, you should be able to wear them but continue to sleep sitting up

Make sure that you keep the nasal splint dry. Any external stitches will be removed.

Day 7-10

You can blow your nose now (gently) and sleep lying down

Check your outpatient appointment time - you can soon have that splint removed

Eyes may still be black but the bruising is beginning to fade.

2 weeks

Much of the bruising and swelling is gone

Most patients are ready to go back to work or at least feel they can go out and about

Any remaining bruising can be covered up with make-up.

3 weeks

Most of the swelling has gone now

At the end of this week, you can return to more vigorous exercise if you like (unless your consultant advises otherwise).

2 months

You will still feel some numbness and stiffness at the end of your nose – this will continue to improve with time

It will be fine to return to any form of contact sport

Apply high factor sunscreen until at least the six month stage.

6 months

Swelling continues to reduce. The shape of your nose will continue to refine

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